Ivan

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: God Is Gracious; Gift from God

Background: The name Ivan originates from the Slavic form of the name John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This name was later adopted into Latin as Johannes, further cementing its roots in various cultures and languages.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#230
Total births
148,518
Most popular decade
2000s (92,418 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-21 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.6% male 0.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
28
First year rank
#320
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
3,462
Peak rank
#117
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,340
Recent rank
#153

Female

First year
1914
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,188
Peak year
1990
Peak year births
20
Peak rank
#4,694
Most recent year
2020
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#13,441

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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